The NSW Government is proposing a $150 million cut to preschool funding from 2027. Find out what’s changing and how you can have your say.
For many families, long day care is an important part of accessing preschool while balancing work and family life.
The proposed funding changes could make it harder for long day care services to maintain affordable, high-quality preschool programs. Every child deserves access to a quality preschool program, regardless of the type of service they attend.
You can help by contacting NSW Premier Chris Minns and asking the NSW Government to reconsider the proposed cuts.
You don’t need to be an advocacy expert or know all the details. We’ve made it easy to take action.
1. Understand what’s changing
Before you take action, take a moment to understand the proposed changes and how they could affect preschool in long day care.
Read our simple explainer to learn what’s proposed and why families are speaking up.
2. Contact the NSW Premier
Use our simple guide to contact Premier Chris Minns and share your concerns about the proposed preschool funding cuts.
You can use our suggested wording or personalise your message with your own experience of preschool and long day care.
3. Encourage others to have their say
Share this page with other families, friends and members of your community who care about access to affordable, quality preschool.
The more NSW families who speak up, the stronger the message to decision-makers that preschool matters and families want to see quality programs protected.
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